Ann Arbor’s Best-Kept Secret: Where Kids Eat Free

There are a number of restaurants that offer Kids Eat Free in Ann Arbor and surrounding towns. These deals are available on various days of the week.

Please verify with restaurants as they sometimes change their promotion. When I hear about changes, I will update the list.

Free kids meals typically are only free with the purchase of an adult entree. They are also restricted to items on the kids menu and only for kids ages 12 and under or 10 and under based on their normal kids meal age range.

If you know of a deal that I have missed, please email it to me. (Contact information for the restaurant or a website/social media link is appreciated.)

Note: Deals below were correct to the best of my knowledge when they were added to the list. Restaurants can change these promotions frequently. Please verify with the restaurant before attending.

Everyday Kids Eat Free Restaurants Near Ann Arbor

At IHOP Kids Eat Free every day of the week – but only for dinner. You’ll still have to pay for their pancakes at breakfast.

• Blue Nile offers free dinner every day for kids under 5 when you order the Ethiopian Feast (Verified 04/2019) 
• IHOP Free Kids Entree with each full-priced adult entree from 4-10p daily. Dine in only. (verified 8/14/2023)

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Where do kids eat free today near Ann Arbor? Check the day by day sections below

Kids Eat Free Monday near Ann Arbor

• IHOP Free Kids Entree with each full-priced adult entree from 4-10p daily. Dine in only. (verified 9/11/2023)

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Kids Eat Free on Tuesday near Ann Arbor

• Pizza House – 618 Church St, Ann Arbor – Kids eat free every Tuesday with the purchase of an adult meal. Available for dine-in, delivery and carry out. Orders can be placed online, phone, or in person, (verified 9/15/2024)
  Krazy Jim’s Blimpy Burger – 304 S. Ashley St, Ann Arbor – Kids eat free every Tuesday after 5p with the purchase of an adult meal. Includes Single Burger or Grilled Cheese, Baby Fries and a Small Drink (verified 9/15/2024)
• IHOP Free Kids Entree with each full-priced adult entree from 4-10p daily. Dine in only. (verified 9/15/2024)
• Bob Evans – 2411 Carpenter Rd, Ann Arbor – Free Kids Meal when spending $15 in their app (It is not clear if it will work dine-in or if it is just for curbside/delivery (verified 9/11/2024)
• Harvest Moon Cafe – 5484 W Michigan Avenue, Ypsilanti – Kids Eat Free Tuesday (with adult meal) (verified 1/19/2024)

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Kids Eat Free on Wednesday near Ann Arbor

• IHOP Free Kids Entree with each full-priced adult entree from 4-10p daily. Dine in only. (verified 9/11/2023)

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Kids Eat Free Thursday near Ann Arbor

IHOP Free Kids Entree with each full-priced adult entree from 4-10p daily. Dine in only. (verified 9/11/2023)

Kids Eat Free Friday near Ann Arbor

• IHOP Free Kids Entree with each full-priced adult entree from 4-10p daily. Dine in only. (verified 9/11/2023)

Kids Eat Free Saturday near Ann Arbor

• Dexter’s Pub – 8114 Main St, Dexter – Kids Eat Free on Saturday 11a-3p (verified 7/8/2023)
• IHOP Free Kids Entree with each full-priced adult entree from 4-10p daily. Dine in only. (verified 9/11/2023)

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Kids Eat Free Sunday near Ann Arbor

• Maiz Mexican Cantina – 36 E Cross St, Ypsilanti- Kids 10 & Under eat free on Sundays – Up to 2 kids meals per adult entree. (verified 9/16/2024)

• Pretzel Bell – 226 S Main St – Kids eat free from Junior Varsity Menu with purchase of adult entree.(added 9/15/2024)
• Olga’s Kitchen Kids Eat Free – 3500 Washtenaw Ave, Ann Arbor – (verified 3/24/2024, still a feature FB post on 9/15/2024)
• Dexter’s Pub – 8114 Main St, Dexter – Kids Eat Free all day on Sunday (verified 7/8/2023)
• IHOP Free Kids Entree with each full-priced adult entree from 4-10p daily. Dine in only. (verified 9/11/2023)
• Moe’s Southwest Grill – 857 W. Eisenhower – Kids Eat Free All Day with purchase of an adult entree ( Verified by Email 9/2023)

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Other Options

Many chain restaurants offer loyalty clubs that send coupons via e-mail.

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Past Options

During the COVID pandemic, many restaurants stopped their kids eat free programs. While indoor dining and full capacity havre returned, many restaurants are still dealing with staffing, supply chain, and increased takeout customers. Our list above are only programs that could be easily verified on websites and Facebook.

The list below are places that previously offered kids eat free or discounted programs.

• Conor O’Neill’s
• The Original Cottage Inn (closed now)
• Buffalo Wild Wings
• Jolly Pumpkin Dexter

Do you know of more Kids Eat Free near us options? Or other discounted kids meals in Ann Arbor and surrounding communities? E-mail them to us at restaurants@annarborwithkids.com or leave a comment below. If you are a restaurant who would like to advertise on this page, email me at sales@annarborwithkids.com.